Crawl Space Repair Before & After Photos

A condominium association in Dunedin, Florida contacted LRE Foundation Repair after receiving complaints of structural damage and sagging floors in a few of the units. LRE worked closely with engineers, inspecting the buildings and accompanying crawlspace. They noted that over-exposure to the elements and foundation settlement were the main cause of rotten wood joists, mold, damaged insulation, and water intrusion. LRE then custom-designed a solution using SmartJacks and its Crawlspace Encapsulation System, which together would control moisture, air flow, and stabilize the structure. SmartJacks are made of galvanized steel posts that are custom-fit and adjusted to lift foundations back level, while the Encapsulation system dries up the area and prevents and protects from future damage. Once the job was complete, the association was thrilled at the look of the new, clean crawlspace and relieved its residents could rest easy. 

This Dunedin, Florida crawlspace is almost unrecognizable after LRE Foundation Repair completed this transformation using its Crawlspace Encapsulation and SmartJack system. The condo association called LRE after receiving numerous complaints of sagging floors and worries about structural damage. LRE thoroughly inspected all units and got to work stabilizing the crawlspace that had been compromised from excess exposure to the elements and loose soil conditions. LRE's Crawlspace Encapsulation involves covering every square inch of the crawlspace with materials designed to keep outside elements totally separate from what's inside the home. LRE used a variety of moisture barriers, new insulation, and dehumidifiers to control the air quality in the environment and completely ward off future damage. In addition, LRE's SmartJack system uses galvanized steel posts, cut to size and attached to the new support system, allowing for stability and releveling of the foundation. Once this massive project was complete, the association and its residents were happy with the results and could rest easy in their newly stabilized homes.

Cheryl from Clearwater, FL, contacted LRE Foundation Repair for an inspection of her home’s crawl space after noticing areas of her floors felt unstable when walked on. We sent one of our expert Design Specialists to assess the structural support and identify the underlying issues.

During the inspection, it was discovered that several of the block piers supporting the floor joists had settled, compromising the stability of the flooring above. While temporary measures such as cinder blocks and bottle jacks had been used, they were not sufficient to provide reliable, long-term support.

Our specialist recommended installing our state-of-the-art SmartJack system to permanently stabilize the floor joists. Cheryl agreed, and our team began by clearing debris from the crawl space before strategically installing each SmartJack to ensure proper support.

With the installation complete, Cheryl’s home is now fully stabilized, with the SmartJack system providing strong, reliable support from below.

Diana was preparing to list her home for sale in Belleair, Florida, and sought to ensure its maximum value by having the floors leveled and stabilized. She asked LRE Foundation Repair for assistance, and an expert Design Specialist visited her home to conduct a thorough inspection of the crawl space. The specialist discovered that, due to soil settlement, numerous block piers supporting the floor joists above had sunk, resulting in insufficient support for the floors above. To level the floors and provide permanent stabilization, the LRE team installed the SmartJack system in the crawl space. With this solution in place, the floors are now leveled and stabilized, ensuring that Diana's home is ready to be listed for sale at its highest potential value.